Jaguar Journal

Mark Your Calendar With These Important Dates

September 7: Labor Day (No School)

September 8-11: Beginning of Year Assessments

September 9: AR's Spirit Night- 4:00 PM to Close

September 11: 9/11 Day of Remembrance

September 12: Saturday School 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

September 13-19: Arts in Education Week

September 14: Big Kahuna

September 15-October 15: Hispanic Heritage Month

September 24: Second Cup of Coffee with the Principal

September 25: Picture Day

September 26: Saturday School 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

September 28: Open House./Title I Presentation

September 30: PTO Happy Birthday Jenkins - Back to School Dance

October 1: Chick-Fil-A Day

Spring ISD schools and offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of Labor Day.

Enjoy the extra day off, spend time with family and friends, and take some time to relax and recharge. We’ll see you Tuesday!

Las escuelas y oficinas de Spring ISD estarán cerradas el lunes 7 de septiembre en conmemoración del Día del Trabajo.

Disfruten de este día libre adicional, compartan con familiares y amigos y tómense un tiempo para descansar y recargar energías. ¡Nos vemos el martes!

Hello, Jaguar Family!

We hope you enjoy this well-deserved three-day weekend! Wow, another week has passed us by, and our Jaguars continue to work hard.

📝📚 Beginning-of-Year Testing

Last week, our third- through fifth-grade students locked in and completed their Beginning-of-Year assessments. This week, students will continue setting academic goals with their teachers.

Our kindergarten, first-grade, and second-grade students will begin testing this week:

📖 Tuesday, September 8: MAP Reading
➕ Wednesday, September 9: MAP Math

⏰ Please ensure your child is present and arrives at school on time each day. Third- through fifth-grade students who missed an assessment last week will also complete make-up testing.

We need every student to test so that we can identify their starting point, set meaningful goals for the school year, and provide targeted support during intervention and WIN time.

🎉💰 It Is Fundraiser Time!

Jaguar families, it is time for our biggest school fundraiser of the year! When you hear students talking about special parties, incentives, and field trips, please know that this fundraiser helps make those experiences possible.

🚌 This year, we want every grade level to experience an off-campus field trip. Transportation can be costly, so the money raised will help us keep field-trip expenses affordable for our families.

🏆 Our students will also earn exciting incentives for helping raise funds. Last year, I had an amazing time riding in the limousine with our students, and I cannot wait to see what we accomplish this year!

📊📄 Progress Reports

Our first progress reports will be sent home this Friday. Each progress report will include additional information to help families understand their child’s academic performance:

✏️ Writing results from the previous school year
📈 Beginning-of-Year assessment results
⭐ 2026 STAAR results for current fourth- and fifth-grade students

Please carefully review your child’s progress report, assessment results, grades, and attendance. We encourage you to discuss the results with your child, celebrate areas of growth, and identify goals for continued improvement.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your child’s teacher so that we can work together to support your student’s success.

♟️💃 After-School Clubs and Academic Support

Please review the flyer included in this week’s newsletter. Our after-school clubs and organizations begin on Monday, September 14.

We are kicking off:

♟️ Chess Club
💃 Dance
📚 GAP Camp

🌟 GAP Camp is open to all students! Students will receive additional support in:

• ✍️ Handwriting
• 🔤 Phonics
• 📖 Blending and decoding
• ➕ Addition and subtraction
• 🔢 Early literacy and numeracy skills

🍽️ Dinner will be provided for students participating in weekday programs.

🏫🍎 Saturday School

We will open our doors for Saturday School on:

📅 Saturday, September 12
📅 Saturday, September 26

🥞 Breakfast and lunch will be provided during our Saturday programs.

🎒👕 Dress Code Reminder

Parents, please help us ensure that all students arrive at school dressed appropriately and ready to learn.

🎒 Backpacks must be clear or mesh.
👟 Shoes must have a secure back or back strap.
👗 Skirts, dresses, and shorts should reach at least fingertip length when students’ arms are resting at their sides.
👕 Shirts must fully cover students’ stomachs.

Please monitor your child’s clothing before they leave home each morning. Thank you for helping our young Jaguars follow the school dress code and remain focused on learning.

❤️🖤 Thank You, Jaguar Family! 🖤❤️

Thank you for ensuring that your child attends school every day, arrives on time, follows the dress code, and takes advantage of the wonderful academic and enrichment opportunities available at Jenkins Elementary.

🐾 Let’s have another amazing week in the Jaguar House! 🐾

❤️🖤 ¡Hola, Familias Jaguar! 🖤❤️

¡Esperamos que disfruten de este merecido fin de semana de tres días! Otra semana ha pasado rápidamente y nuestros Jaguars continúan trabajando arduamente.

📝📚 Evaluaciones de Inicio de Año

La semana pasada, nuestros estudiantes de tercero a quinto grado se concentraron y completaron sus evaluaciones de inicio de año. Esta semana, los estudiantes continuarán estableciendo sus metas académicas con sus maestros.

Nuestros estudiantes de kínder, primero y segundo grado comenzarán sus evaluaciones esta semana:

📖 Martes, 8 de septiembre: MAP de Lectura
➕ Miércoles, 9 de septiembre: MAP de Matemáticas

⏰ Asegúrense de que sus hijos asistan a la escuela y lleguen a tiempo todos los días. Los estudiantes de tercero a quinto grado que no completaron alguna evaluación la semana pasada también realizarán sus evaluaciones de recuperación.

Necesitamos que todos los estudiantes completen sus evaluaciones para poder identificar su punto de partida, establecer metas significativas para el año escolar y brindarles apoyo específico durante el tiempo de intervención y WIN.

🎉💰 ¡Es Hora de Nuestra Recaudación de Fondos!

Familias Jaguar, ¡ha llegado el momento de realizar la recaudación de fondos más grande de nuestra escuela! Cuando escuchen a sus hijos hablar sobre fiestas especiales, incentivos y excursiones, recuerden que esta recaudación ayuda a hacer posibles esas experiencias.

🚌 Este año, queremos que todos los grados tengan la oportunidad de participar en una excursión fuera de la escuela. El transporte puede ser costoso, por lo que el dinero recaudado nos ayudará a mantener los costos de las excursiones accesibles para nuestras familias.

🏆 Nuestros estudiantes también podrán ganar incentivos emocionantes por ayudarnos a recaudar fondos. El año pasado, me divertí muchísimo viajando en la limusina con nuestros estudiantes. ¡Estoy emocionada por ver todo lo que lograremos este año!

📊📄 Informes de Progreso

Nuestros primeros informes de progreso se enviarán a casa este viernes. Cada informe incluirá información adicional para ayudar a las familias a comprender el rendimiento académico de sus hijos:

✏️ Resultados de escritura del año escolar anterior
📈 Resultados de las evaluaciones de inicio de año
⭐ Resultados de STAAR 2026 para los estudiantes que actualmente cursan cuarto y quinto grado

Revisen cuidadosamente el informe de progreso, los resultados de las evaluaciones, las calificaciones y la asistencia de sus hijos. Les recomendamos conversar con ellos sobre sus resultados, celebrar sus áreas de crecimiento y establecer metas para continuar mejorando.

Si tienen preguntas o inquietudes, comuníquense con el maestro de su hijo para que podamos trabajar juntos y apoyar el éxito de su estudiante.

♟️💃 Clubes Después de Clases y Apoyo Académico

Revisen el volante incluido en el boletín de esta semana. Nuestros clubes y organizaciones después de clases comenzarán el lunes, 14 de septiembre.

Comenzaremos con:

♟️ Club de Ajedrez
💃 Baile
📚 GAP Camp

🌟 ¡GAP Camp está disponible para todos los estudiantes! Los estudiantes recibirán apoyo adicional en:

• ✍️ Escritura a mano
• 🔤 Fonética
• 📖 Combinación de sonidos y decodificación de palabras
• ➕ Suma y resta
• 🔢 Destrezas iniciales de lectura y matemáticas

🍽️ Se proporcionará la cena a los estudiantes que participen en los programas durante la semana.

🏫🍎 Escuela de los Sábados

Abriremos nuestras puertas para la Escuela de los Sábados en las siguientes fechas:

📅 Sábado, 12 de septiembre
📅 Sábado, 26 de septiembre

🥞 Se proporcionarán desayuno y almuerzo durante nuestros programas de los sábados.

🎒👕 Recordatorio del Código de Vestimenta

Padres y tutores, ayúdennos a garantizar que todos los estudiantes lleguen a la escuela vestidos apropiadamente y preparados para aprender.

🎒 Las mochilas deben ser transparentes o de malla.
👟 Los zapatos deben tener la parte posterior cerrada o una correa en el talón.
👗 Las faldas, los vestidos y los pantalones cortos deben llegar, como mínimo, hasta la punta de los dedos cuando los brazos del estudiante estén descansando a los lados.
👕 Las camisas deben cubrir completamente el estómago de los estudiantes.

Revisen la vestimenta de sus hijos antes de que salgan de casa cada mañana. Gracias por ayudarnos a asegurar que nuestros jóvenes Jaguars cumplan con el código de vestimenta y permanezcan concentrados en el aprendizaje.

❤️🖤 ¡Gracias, familias Jaguar! 🖤❤️

Gracias por asegurarse de que sus hijos asistan a la escuela todos los días, lleguen a tiempo, cumplan con el código de vestimenta y aprovechen las maravillosas oportunidades académicas y de enriquecimiento disponibles en la Escuela Primaria Jenkins.

🐾 ¡Tengamos otra semana extraordinaria en la Casa Jaguar! 🐾

Welcome Back, Jenkins Jaguars!

Welcome to a brand-new school year at Jenkins Elementary! I hope everyone had a relaxing and enjoyable summer. The beginning of a new school year is an exciting time filled with new teachers, new friendships, and new opportunities to learn and grow.

My name is Velma Moss and I am your school counselor, I am here to support the academic, social, and emotional needs of all students in PK3 through fifth grade. Whether a student needs help managing emotions, building friendships, solving problems, adjusting to school, or simply having someone to talk to, my door is always open.

Families can help children begin the year successfully by establishing consistent bedtime and morning routines, encouraging regular attendance, and talking positively about school. Please remind your child that it is normal to feel both excited and nervous when beginning a new school year.

If you need any assistance, I can be reached at (281) 891-8305 or at vmoss@springisd.org.

I look forward to partnering with our students, families, teachers, and staff to make this an amazing year. Together, we can help every Jaguar feel safe, supported, confident, and ready to succeed!

Kind regards,

Ms. Velma Moss
School Counselor

🌟 JES is on our way to an A by May! Our teachers are actively monitoring students as they work, providing immediate feedback, and huddling together to learn and strengthen their instructional practices. Meanwhile, our fifth-grade students are celebrating their academic success with well-earned slushies! 🐆📚🥤

Parents and students, did you know your school, Jenkins Elementary received an 86 B+ rating with 5 Distinctions? We are so very proud of our students, teachers, staff, parents, & our community partners!! Please share this flyer on your social media with EVERYONE you know!!

Parents, YOU play a HUGE role in making Jenkins ES truly stand out! Mrs. Ford & Ms. Cropper want to give a BIG shout-out to Ms. India Richard for her kindness in bringing them water during evening dismissal.

Ms. Richard, we salute you and THANK YOU!! Your generous gesture makes our jobs a little easier and means so much to us. We appreciate you!

They ALWAYS come through when we call, and they do it with the most welcoming and generous hearts! Thank you to our incredible Jenkins PTO members—Evelyn Rivera (PTO President), Cythia Rivera, Jasonia Morales, and Yurisandra Puerto—for supporting us in countless ways.

Every Jaguar, Every Day!

At Jenkins Elementary, we know that every day of learning matters! We are excited to introduce our new Attendance Matters Jaguars Challenge to encourage students to be at school every day and on time. Please check out the flyer for details.

HOW FAMILIES CAN HELP

Families play an important role in helping us reach our attendance goals! You can help your Jaguar by:

• Making school attendance a daily priority.
• Helping your child arrive at school on time and ready to learn.
• Scheduling appointments outside of the school day whenever possible.
• Communicating with the school when your child must be absent.

Together, we can help every student make the most of every learning opportunity.

EVERY JAGUAR. EVERY DAY. ATTENDANCE MATTERS!

Let's work together, Jenkins Jaguars, and make every school day count!

Every Jaguar, Every Day!

At Jenkins Elementary, we know that every day of learning matters! We are excited to introduce our new Attendance Matters Jaguars Challenge to encourage students to be at school every day and on time. Please check out the flyer for details.

HOW FAMILIES CAN HELP

Families play an important role in helping us reach our attendance goals! You can help your Jaguar by:

• Making school attendance a daily priority.
• Helping your child arrive at school on time and ready to learn.
• Scheduling appointments outside of the school day whenever possible.
• Communicating with the school when your child must be absent.

Together, we can help every student make the most of every learning opportunity.

EVERY JAGUAR. EVERY DAY. ATTENDANCE MATTERS!

Let's work together, Jenkins Jaguars, and make every school day count!

• Understanding Section 504 starts with having the right information and resources.

Spring ISD families of students receiving Section 504 services are invited to join us for Section 504 Parent Connection, an informative session focused on helping families better understand services, available supports, and how to prepare students for success now and beyond high school.

Wednesday, Sept. 9
6 p.m.
Spring ISD Community Engagement Center, 17125 Ella Blvd., Houston, TX 77090

• Comprender la Sección 504 comienza por contar con la información y los recursos adecuados.

Invitamos a las familias de Spring ISD con estudiantes que reciben servicios bajo la Sección 504 a participar en Conexión para Padres sobre la Sección 504, una sesión informativa diseñada para ayudar a las familias a comprender mejor los servicios, los apoyos disponibles y cómo preparar a sus estudiantes para alcanzar el éxito ahora y después de la escuela secundaria.

9 de septiembre
6 p.m.
Centro de Participación Comunitaria de Spring ISD, 17125 Ella Blvd., Houston, TX 77090

• Ready to make a difference in the life of a Spring ISD student?

Spring ISD’s VINE Mentoring Program connects caring community members with students to help build confidence, strengthen social skills, improve attendance and support success in school.

Mentoring opportunities are available at every Spring ISD campus!

Ready to get involved? Scan the QR code on the flyer to complete the interest form and begin the process.

• ¿Listo para marcar la diferencia en la vida de un estudiante de Spring ISD?

El Programa de Mentoría VINE de Spring ISD conecta a miembros de la comunidad que desean apoyar a nuestros estudiantes para ayudarlos a desarrollar confianza, fortalecer sus habilidades sociales, mejorar la asistencia y alcanzar el éxito en la escuela.

¡Hay oportunidades de mentoría disponibles en todas las escuelas de Spring ISD!

¿Listo para participar? Escanee el código QR en el volante para completar el formulario de interés y comenzar el proceso.

• A reminder that, in accordance with Texas House Bill 1481, Spring ISD students must keep personal communication devices off and stored during the instructional day.

This includes cell phones, smartwatches, earbuds/headphones, tablets, and other personal communication devices.

Devices may be brought to school but cannot be used or visible between the first and last bell.

Exceptions apply for documented medical needs, IEP/504 requirements, and verified emergencies.

Thank you for helping us keep students focused and ready to learn!

• Les recordamos que, de acuerdo con la Ley 1481 de la Cámara de Representantes de Texas, los estudiantes de Spring ISD deben mantener sus dispositivos personales de comunicación apagados y guardados durante la jornada escolar.

Esto incluye teléfonos celulares, relojes inteligentes, audífonos, tabletas y otros dispositivos personales de comunicación.

Los estudiantes pueden traer estos dispositivos a la escuela, pero no pueden usarlos ni tenerlos a la vista entre el primer y el último timbre.

Se aplican excepciones por necesidades médicas documentadas, requisitos de un IEP o Plan 504 y emergencias verificadas.

¡Gracias por ayudarnos a mantener a nuestros estudiantes enfocados y listos para aprender!

• Your guide to a great school year is here!

The latest edition of the Spring Times is packed with helpful links, district programs, opportunities, and important information for Spring ISD families. Read Spring Times: https://app.smore.com/n/d3v76

• ¡Su guía para un excelente año escolar ya está aquí!

La edición más reciente de Spring Times está llena de enlaces útiles, programas del distrito, oportunidades e información importante para las familias de Spring ISD.

¡Échele un vistazo y descubra todo lo que Spring ISD tiene para ofrecer mientras damos inicio al año escolar 2026–2027!

Descubra Spring Times: https://app.smore.com/n/rwp2h

Snacks must be healthy...meaning, fruit (no fruit cups), veggies, or something high in protein. Students will not be allowed to eat sugary snacks, candy, chips, etc. in the classroom any longer. These guidelines only pertain to our classroom snack, not lunch. The snack needs to be something they can eat in about 5 minutes while continuing to work on their assignments. Also, please only allow your child to bring water in their drink containers. We are having several spills, and colored drinks do not clean well.

All birthday cupcakes and drinks will be conducted during students lunch or recess time. If you want to bring birthday goodies for your child to share with their class, they must be delivered to the front office no later than 10 a.m.

Parents,

The state of Texas has a mandatory Attendance Requirement of 90%. Please know that under the Compulsory Attendance Law, all students must be in attendance at least 90% of the time they've been enrolled in a public school. In order to receive credit for a final grade for a class, a student is required to attend class 90 percent of the days a class is offered regardless of whether the student's absences are excused [see FEA] or unexcused.

Failure to attend at least 90% of the time may result in the student being retained in the current grade level.

TEA Attendance Requirements

Students arriving at school after 8:06 am will be counted tardy.

Early release cut-off time is 2:00 p.m., except in cases of emergency.

• We are committed to student safety! All students will be required to have their ID badge to ride the bus. This policy, “No Badge, No Ride,” ensures students can securely badge on and off the bus, giving parents peace of mind through the Smart Tag app. Learn more: https://www.springisd.org/smarttag

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UACSXHr4ZtY

• At Spring ISD, we know it takes a village! Parents, join us as partners in your child’s education and make a difference by volunteering at our schools. Together, we can help every student succeed!

• En Spring ISD, sabemos que se necesita un equipo. Padres, únanse a nosotros como aliados en la educación de sus hijos y marquen la diferencia como voluntarios en nuestras escuelas. ¡Juntos podemos ayudar a todos los estudiantes a alcanzar el éxito!

Your 2022 Bond Money at Work: Thanks to the 2022 Bond, Jenkins ES is receiving several improvements to our facilities, safety and security, and technology. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue enhancing our campus. #BondUpdates Click here

Email: wvaughan@springisd.org